Tag: Chemotherapy

Tomorrow, September 7, 2017 I'm having my final breast surgery. I'm excited and extremely nervous at the same time. Tomorrow, my surgeon is removing the temporary breast tissue expanders and inserting the permanent silicone implants. It's been a hell of a ride since getting the call to come in for a follow up mammogram back … Continue reading My Final Surgery

I went in yesterday for my 9-month cancer check-up with my oncologist. For the past week I was on pins and needles – and my anxiety level was through the roof. As any breast cancer survivor will probably tell you – we all live with the constant fear of the cancer coming back. We have … Continue reading Nine-Month Cancer Screening

I’m a little late for my “one year ago today I began chemotherapy for my triple negative, aggressive, invasive breast cancer” post…but I feel that it’s time to reflect. It was June 9, 2016 and my best friend stayed the night with me the night before. My treatment was at 8 a.m. and we got … Continue reading A Reflection on Last Year

After my very first chemo treatment on June 9, 2016 I immediately had a menstrual cycle. It was completely out of cycle, but I figured it was the chemo messing with my body. It was horrible, chemo sickness and nausea, and then cramps to boot! But then it went away in two days. I thought … Continue reading At Least One Thing Wasn’t Permanent

When I was going through TAC chemo for my triple negative, aggressive breast cancer people asked me what I wanted or needed during that time. I didn't really know what to tell them, other than "not to die," because I felt so sick - physically and mentally. However, now that it's been (almost) six months … Continue reading Items to Include in a Chemo Care Package

I met with my OB/GYN yesterday. It was the first time I’ve seen her since she ordered my annual mammogram last year. My oncologist was wonderful at keeping her in the loop and sending her all of my test results so she knew about my breast cancer. I expressed my concern that I still haven’t … Continue reading More Decisions To Make…

I would be a damn liar if I said that I haven't been stressed, preoccupied, and scared shitless the past few weeks waiting for this first screening since finishing chemo 3 months ago. Three months ... That's it. Honestly, it feels like a lifetime ago, but also like it was just yesterday that I was … Continue reading Three Month Cancer Screening: Success

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My name is Dana and I'm a 37 year old breast cancer survivor. I am also a single mom of an 12 year old son, Aiden, and a 4 year old German Shepherd-Corgi mix, named Pretty, a U.S. Navy veteran, a professional, and I volunteer in my community.
I was diagnosed triple negative, aggressive, invasive breast cancer 2/18/16 and after multiple surgeries and five months of chemo, as of 10/12/16 my cancer is in remission. I am using this forum to talk about my experience, the highs and the lows, the funny stories, the truth about my pain - physically and emotionally, and share stories.